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My training regimen for Born To Run 2016 was simple. Eat lots of burritos, shower less, drink cheap beer, and oh yeah, run a little. Each year the Born To Run Ultramarathons becomes less of a running race and more of a running festival, an annual global family gathering of […]

It all started in Ecuador. Tyler and I were each on our 5th bomber of Ecuadorian Pilsener (think PBR, but cheaper) when a buddy from the States messaged and said, “Hey, do you want to run Rim-to-Rim-to-Rim this spring?” Many a great decisions have been influenced by beer, and this […]

While sitting around having Arizona craft brews with my family I mused, “I think I’d like to run the Prescott Circle Trail someday…maybe even before I leave town next month.” My uncle looked at my aunt and replied, “Oh yeah? I can ride bike with you, Karen, will you support […]

Course maps? Check. Driving directions? Check. Food and snacks? Check. Beer? TRIPLE CHECK! This is what you get for your 100 mile race when you are “Crewed by Clemens”! I had made it through the lottery for the 2015 San Diego 100 and was looking forward to the challenge. Unfortunately, […]

The Monday back from Born To Run is always the worst work day of the entire year. I’ve showered (maybe), am wearing clean clothes (maybe), and am working (maybe). Its hard to focus because I miss my dirtbag Born To Run family. I’m surrounded by emails, deadlines, and stress. What […]

Fat Ass Race: The name given to a low key run characterized by the phrase “No Fees, No Awards, No Aid, No Wimps”. Fat Ass: A person with large buttocks. You should never call anyone a fat ass, ever, but if you are a runner, you should most definitely run […]

The day before the event Race Director Luis Escobar posted “Rancho San Juan Trail Run and Camp is 100% on, regardless of weather. Please remember that this is a rain or shine event. Plan accordingly. BRING FIREWOOD.” This prompted a rousing conversation about who told who to “burn all the […]

That.Just.Happened! I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Eric Schranz of UltraRunnerPodcast.com. It was a blast! Click the link below and check it out yourself! Podcast: http://ultrarunnerpodcast.com/chris-tarzan-clemens/ In the past few years, Chris “Tarzan” Clemens thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail on a whim, discovered his love for MUT running, got […]

The text read “What are you doing on October 18th, do you want to pace me for the EC 100?” The sender? Patrick Sweeney, THE Patrick Sweeney…winner of many races, current holder of the Beer Half Marathon World Record, and past holder of the World Record for the most miles […]